Tory James
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| Personal Info | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 18, 1973 |
| Place of Birth | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Height | 6'-2" |
| Weight | 192 pounds |
| Player Information | |
| Position | Cornerback |
| Number | 20 |
| College | Louisiana State |
| Awards | |
| NFL Draft | |
| Year | 1996 |
| Round, Pick | 2nd round, 44th overall |
| Team | Denver Broncos |
| Teams Played For | |
| 1996 - 1999 | Denver Broncos |
| 2000 - 2002 | Oakland Raiders |
| 2003 - 2006 | Cincinnati Bengals |
Tory James (born May 18, 1973 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a professional American football player, a starting cornerback for the National Football League's Cincinnati Bengals.
James attended Archbishop Shaw High School before going to college at Louisiana State University, and was originally drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 1996 NFL draft (the 44th player overall. A promising career was endangered by a serious knee injury suffered in the first preseason game of the 1997 season. James tore the patellar tendon in his right knee and missed the entire season.
In 2000, after 65 tackles and seven interceptions (accumulated), the Broncos made no effort to resign Tory James and he signed with the Oakland Raiders as an unrestricted free agent, signing a five-year, $18m contract. However, after the 2002 season, the Raiders (after eight interceptions in three years), left James unprotected again, and he signed a four-year, $14m contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.
2004 proved to be Tory James' best professional season, intercepting 8 passes, notching 56 tackles, and forcing two fumbles. He was voted onto the AFC Pro Bowl squad.
On February 9, 2006 Bengals coach Marvin Lewis indicated that Tory James will not be resigned.
